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Annual Report 2013
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Mission Statement
Conley Outreach Community Services is a 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization
devoted to “Caring for the Heart of Community”. Our mission is to provide and
coordinate community mental health and human service programs in rural
Western Kane County by understanding community needs, creating systems of
support, and collaborating with other community and faith-based partners.
We are humbly committed to:
caring for our communities and its residents
loving our neighbors
unconditionally sharing life's burdens prayerfully
and
trusting God's direction patiently.
We strive to work collaboratively with a diverse cross-section of community
minded individuals and organizations to develop programs and services that
meet the emerging needs of this rapidly growing area.
We seek to be:
a catalyst for community development
a hub for human services, and a place for nurturing the lives of individuals, families and neighborhoods
We hope, through the Habitat for Community at the Conley Farm to preserve
the rural traditions of Western Kane County and integrate traditional farming
practices into holistic mental health services.
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A Message from the Executive Director
Dear Friends of Conley Outreach,
I have often described Conley Outreach as
being a bit like the Wizard of Oz. It appears on
paper to be huge, mighty and powerful even, but
when you look behind the curtain, there is a very
small group of people pulling some very large
levers. From Holiday Spirit and the Salvation
Army kettles, to our grief camp and onsite grief
support, Monthly Meals program and Clothes
Closet, literally thousands of people have
received help through this organization. As you
look at the staff list, comprised of all part-time
staff, you may wonder how in the world we are
able to do that we do. I confess, I wonder that
myself some days. Then I look at the army of
volunteers who come alongside us to partner in
this effort and I know how it all gets done. Unlike
Oz, Conley Outreach doesn’t use smoke and
mirrors or even flying monkeys to magically
fulfill its mission. No, the magic comes from
these regular folks, who care enough about this
community to take time out of their busy lives to
faithfully partner with us. Together we grant
wishes; help people who are scared, lonely and
need support; and make dreams come true (see
sidebar). And that is the best magic of all.
Sincerely,
Carol Werdin Alfrey Carol Werdin Alfrey, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Supporting our Mission: Special Events on the Farm
Since 2010, the Conley Farm has hosted numerous weddings, receptions and family reunions for our friends and neighbors. Thanks to Bruce Conley’s vision and Tigger Kainz’s leadership and extraordinary creativity, the farm has been a place not only of healing and hope, but one of celebration and laughter. The rental fees from these events are what enable us to maintain and improve the property. With this additional income we have been able to construct a pergola connecting the pavilion to the barn, build a gazebo in the upper glen, rebuild the bridge in the horse pasture construct two washrooms in the silo house and pay our part-time farm coordinator. Our volunteers have also added a wall and doors to the back of the barn to provide access while protecting the stored equipment from the elements. The farm has become not only beautiful, but functional as well!
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Board of Directors and Staff
Board of Directors
Marjorie Anderson President
Claudia Tremaine Vice President
Allen Miller Secretary/Treasurer
Sarah Conley Member
William King, Jr. Member
Lynn Meredith Member
Eric Ryan Member
Staff
Carol Werdin Alfrey, Ph.D. Executive Director
Laura Ryan, B.S. West Towns Assistant
Colleen Kindelin Intern
Wendy Peck, M.S., LCSW On-Site Bereavement Coordinator
Sue Schultz Farm Coordinator
Lora Windsor, LCSW Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
Kim Wendling, B.S. Financial Agent
“The Conley Outreach organization is a great benefit to our community, and I
am honored to be able to serve in some small way with it. Taking part in meetings
with the COCS Board has provided me the chance to see first-hand how much of
a blessing the organization is to so many community members with real need. Our
Executive Director, Dr. Carol Alfrey, has provided a drive and direction that has
led COCS to continually and effectively offer services like community assistance
and grief counseling that would often be either overlooked by or unavailable to
the community members it serves. The presence of so many community volunteers
that contribute to its success is inspiring, and the gifted and giving individuals
behind COCS suggest that it will continue to successfully seek out and serve true
areas of need within the community.”
-Eric Ryan, Board Member
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Programs & Services
Grief Support Friendship Night - support group for adults grieving any type of death loss
Mourning After - support group for younger widows/widowers or those who have
lost a life partner
Grieving Parent Support - group for any parent who has
lost a child, no matter how long ago the loss occurred or
the age of the child at the time of death
Good Time Out/Grief Time Out (GTO) - special monthly
grief events for children, teens and families
Good Grief Day Camp - weeklong camp for children ages
6-12 who have lost a parent of a sibling
Grief Share Seminar/Support Group – 13 week session featuring Christian experts on
grief and recovery from a Biblical perspective
On Site Crisis Assistance – help for schools, businesses and other groups experiencing
a traumatic loss
Community Services The Family Nurturing Program - information and support to parents of preschool
special needs children through a series of Parent Coffee Talks and Family Fun
Nights and the Summer Connections Program.
The Community Care Team – a network of adult
natural helpers who receive specialized training in
how to effectively listen, respond, and refer friends
and neighbors for help and assist area residents
through a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Emergency Assistance Program – limited, short-term financial assistance to local
individuals through the Good Samaritan Fund, Holiday Spirit and Salvation Army
Extension Services. Help also available through the Good Samaritan Clothing
Closet and Monthly Meals program.
West Towns Human Services Referral and Advocacy – free, confidential resource and referral service links area
residents to over 80 health and human agencies in Kane, Kendall & DeKalb counties
Two Local Offices – space available for area mental health providers to see clients
close to home in Elburn and Sugar Grove
West Towns Community Resource Team – group of 20 local agencies that meet
monthly to discuss service needs in rural western Kane County.
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Demographics
Clients by Program Type
Grief
West Towns
CCT
FNP
Financial Support
Grief Client Services
Care Bears
Grief Groups and Events
On Site Crisis Assistance
0 200 400 600 800
West Towns
CCT
FNP
Hours/Contacts
Clients Served
In FY2013 Conley Outreach touched over 2,950 lives in our community.
480 families were linked to over 85 health & human service providers through the West Towns Network. 670 requests for help were answered. 45 received Mental Health First Aid Training
199 people received financial assistance from one or more of our benevolence funds
600 hot meals were provided by partner churches; 368 people received clothes from the Good Samaritan Closet
183 volunteers provided over 725 hours of community service through the Community Care Team
123 Early Childhood students and their families received 253 hours of support and training through the Family Nurturing Program
Over 800 people received grief support through one of Conley Outreach’s programs.
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2013 Highlights
Farm Construction Projects Conley Outreach made several improvements to the
Conley Farm in 2013. To accommodate larger wedding venues, a beautiful gazebo was constructed
in the upper glen of the horse pasture. The horse stalls were de-cluttered and organized for storage, grief
camp and other special events. The open area in the back of the barn has been enclosed and now sports garage and regular doors to provide access to the lawn
tractor and other equipment in that storage area. The posts have also been removed to smooth out the patio area between the barn and the boxcar.
Summer Connections Program Conley Outreach revamped its Family Nurturing Program in 2013 to be more responsive to
the needs of our Early Childhood families. Summer Connections, a 5-week program for EC
kids and their parents, was designed by the Kaneland staff to provide support for parents
and children over the summer months when problems often emerge. The program met for 2 hours, once a week during June and July. The children met with licensed staff and
paraprofessionals to work on communication, social and academic skills while parents met with another professional for support and training. Evaluation of this pilot program was overwhelmingly positive. It will be implemented on a permanent basis.
Hands-On Community Support Our commitment to “Caring for the Heart of Community” was
evidenced in 2013 by our many outreach programs to help those struggling to get by. Over 600 hot meals were
provided by partner churches through our Monthly Meals
program at the Elburn Food Pantry. Over 360 people
received free clothes through the Good Samaritan Clothes Closet in Sugar Grove. 160 Kaneland/Big Rock area
families received toys and clothes for Christmas through the Holiday Spirit program, a joint program between Conley Outreach, the Kaneland Schools and our community donors.
Financial Assistance to Area Families In these tough financial times, Conley Outreach has stood in the gap for many struggling families. In FY2013 we helped 199 people with rent/mortgage payments, food, medical
bills, utility bills, medicine, gasoline, car repairs and other critical needs. Over $24,000 was distributed from the Good Samaritan Fund, Salvation Army Fund or the Holiday Spirit
Emergency Assistance Fund.
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Financial
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2013
ASSETS
2013 2012 CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 27,445 $ 25,751
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 27.445 $ 25,751
FIXED ASSETS Equipment 5,637 5,637 Less – Accumulated Depreciation 3,382 2,254
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 2,255 3,383 TOTAL ASSETS $ 29,700 $ 29,134
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $ 1,601 $ 1,119 Accrued Liabilities 745 1,003 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,346 2,122 TOTAL LIABILITITES 2,346 2,122 NET ASSETS
Unrestricted 22,815 21,741 Temporarily Restricted 4,539 5,271 TOTAL NET ASSETS 27,354 27,012 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 29,700 $ 29,134 (Conley Outreach’s Financial Records audited by Knutte & Associates, P.C. in 2012 and 2013)
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Financial
Total Income--$134,968
Grants & Contracts--57%
Contributions--19%
In Kind Donations--21%
Interest--<1%
Other--2%
Total Expenses--$133,894 Program--90%
Administration--8%
Fundraising-2%
Program Expenses--$119,980
West Towns-59%
Good Samaritan--21%
Good Grief--12%
Holiday Spirit--5%
Family Nurturing--1%
CCT--2%
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Funders and Donors
Granting Agencies
Inc. Board, NFP United Way of Central Kane County ATT (United Way)
Founders ($1,000+)
Anonymous Ben & CJ Conley Kaneville United Methodist Church Joseph & Ginny Kuzniar Northside Pub Rich’s Auto Service
Benefactors ($500-$999)
Al & Marjorie Anderson Bridget Link Shodeen Foundation Turkey Gobbler Camp Tom & Wendy Wright
Donors ($250-$499) Dave & Jeri Ott Compton Family Blackberry Lodge #359 Kaneland WINS Paisano’s Pizza & Grill Sugar Grove Corn Boil
Contributors ($100-$249)
AFM Electrical Nancy Aho Alice’s Place American Legion Auxiliary Jim Berringer Big Rock Township Michael & Donna Bingham Conley Funeral Home Heather Coulter Edwards Engineering Barbara Fetzner
Chuck & Nadine Flint Elburn Chiropractic The Elburn Herald Elburn Market Girl Scout Troop 554 Holiday in the Grove Kaneville Classics 4-H Kiwanis Club Campton Hills Dr. Harry Krauspe Kuipers’ Family Farm Ron Limbrick Donald & Carol Mead Jerry & Polly Murphy Nancy Olsen Parkhouse Family Sally & Roger Pearson Jennifer Pfingsten Rich & Becky Pressuler Jim Ratos Tom & Janet Runty Wasco Dairy Queen Pat White Construction
Partners (under $100)
Amazing Grace Antiques Anonymous Norm & Diane Berquist Kris Conley Blackberry Creek School Dave & Rita Campbell Joe & Sherry Cruden Manda and JD Davis Phyllis Deppe Jon & Sue Diaz Elburn American Legion Bridget & Raymond Favero Tom & Mary Fink Tom & Carol Flanders Glen & Julie-Ann Fuchs Nancy Fuller
Ken & Mary Gustafson Alan Guthke Constance Harney George Horna Earl & Suzanne Johnson Lois Johnson Michael & Marie Klanang Jeannette Klotz Marcie Konen Lisa Kozikowski Blen & Perry Lakin Sandra Bauer Lay Karla Nash Rob & Myra Ottoson Carrie Petrie Jo Anne Riley John Shields Elementary Lana Ruleau Cheryl Rose Mr. & Mrs. Ron Sanders Schellinger Family Dan Schleifer Schmidt Family Ken & Sue Schultz Cindy Simpson Deborah & James Stob Kay Swift James & Marilyn Swift Diane Turrubiartes Lois Ullock Mary Unterberg Donald & Beverly Wagner Donna Wambeke Sandy & Emil Weiss David & Lynette Werdin Brian & Kathy Wetters Catherine Whiteside Elma Wilmath
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Donations In Memory Of Zach Bingham William Creed Shirley Fay Floreine Krumphotz Ron Molitor
In-Kind Donations
Always in Style Kris Conley Elburn Lions Club Zach Flanders Barb Hollmier Roger Kahl Michael & Tigger Kainz Kaneland WINS Marcie Konen Mary Konen William King Jr., Attorney Kuipers’ Family Farm John Novak & Sons Paisano’s Pizza & Grill Schollmeyer Landscaping Sensible Threadz Ken & Sue Schultz Sugar Grove BP Sugar Grove Fire Auxiliary Sugar Grove Township Neil Wallner Al Withey
Partner Churches
Elburn Congregational Family Life Church Grace United Methodist Kaneville United Methodist Lord of Life St. Gall Village Bible Church
Kaneland WINS collecting gifts for Holiday Spirit
Elburn LEOs wrapping gifts for Holiday Spirit Families
2012 Kuipers’ Chili Cook Off